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I have always loved the look of old fashioned punched tin. I didn't know where I would get my hands on anything that would even come close except for those panels you can buy at Lowe's. I actually bought a piece to try it but it was going to be pain to cut and I would need quite a few pieces to go all the way around my counters. Anyone who knows me, knows I'm all about getting it done...as cheap as possible...and these pieces were about $20 a sheet. Well, while I was looking around at Lowe's the same day I returned that sheet I had purchased, I found this textured wallpaper. The whole roll was less than one sheet of that! Sorry, I don't have a picture of the unpainted roll...it's just...white.

It is a thick, embossed white wallpaper which comes in several patterns...and then I got a brilliant idea...spray paint, one my favorite things. First of all, I cut all the pieces that I needed, took them outside and gave them each a few coats...the more you spray, the shinier it will become. It actually dried pretty fast and then I glued it to the backsplash with wallpaper paste.

I was really very pleased with the results!

My next challenge is to give it and "older" look somehow...maybe I will try a little antiquing finish of some sort. Hmm...some Old English maybe? I'll let you know!

What a clever idea. I am very impressed. It looks great and I can imagine how amazing it will look once you give it the aged look. Thanks for visiting my blog Debby. Your sweet words are truly appreciated.

I would love to do the ceiling but I have that nasty "cottage cheese" stuff on it now....would have to sand it all off and what a mess it would be! Maybe someday if I get REAL ambitious! Thanks for your comment!

Hello Sherry,Thanks for your comment and stopping by my blog! I have never used Rub n'Buff. My kitchen is pretty small and there is not a lot of area to cover...I may check this out. Thanks for the suggestion! Have a great day :)

Oh that looks wonderful!!!! You did a very great job on your backsplash, Debby. I love your idea of adding adding paint on it becaus it looks more prettier and shinnier. It is very awesome on your dark or black colored marble table top. It is such a perfect idea. -www.tinceilingxpress.com

I am so glad I found you!! I have been wanting to do this to a china closet that I refinished. I hate to put the gross particle board back in just the way it is after I worked so hard to re do the cabinet. I was going to purchase real tin tiles, but too much money and then the textured wall paper came to mind!! I am curious have you tried to give yours a distressed look yet?? That's what I want to do and would love your opinion on how you would do it.

Hello! It's funny you would find my blog at this time...I actually just worked my trying to distress my backsplash last weekend! I thought I had ruined it. I first used a tiny bit of Old English scratch cover,,,didn't like it. Then I tried lightly sponging on a rust colored craft paint....nope. It looked dull and dirty. I wound up repainting the spot back with the silver paint. i think i will leave it alone now :) I think your cabinet will look great with this on it! Good luck and let me know how it turns out!

That looks pretty awesome :)I was just wondering how it holds up to water, steam and grease if its behind a sink and stove? I should probably use the real tin/plastic stuff but I too am too cheap lol any suggestions?

Hi Krystin! Actually, it has held up really well! I don't remember how many coats I used but the more you use, the more it is resistant to moisture and grease and you can just keep it wiped off with a damp cloth. I have had this on my back splash for nearly two years now and it still looks great. It won't last forever but I think by coating it with clear polyurethane, either spray or brush, it would even add to the durability. Thanks for the visit and I hope if you try it, you will let me know how it turns out!

I love the look. I own one of those panels from Lowes, but I have a copper one. I figure by the time we get to that job, it'll be outdated, anyway! Your wallpaper sounds like a more economical way to go, plus you can customize it to your liking. It looks like you did this in 2013? How has it held up for you?

Patti, it has held up great! Back when I painted my kitchen cabinets (several months ago) I sponged a few patina effects with a few tones of darker grays and silver...just here and there to make it look like old tin..I thought the bright silver looked too new and didn't show the texture of the embossed pattern enough. I then went over the whole back splash with clear poly to seal it and give it more depth. It looks much better but all in all, the wallpaper has really held up!

Love it!! I live in a small apartment so would need something removable. I wonder if there's a way to tack it up or would that leave it too loose? I'm unemployed at the moment so have time but need to be cheap too lol.Thanks for the inspiration!

Thank you, Noni! I would imagine that the wallpaper would be able to be stripped off pretty easily. It might work to tack it up but a stapler or staple gun might work better. Let me know how it goes if you decide to do this! Have a good weekend!

I can't believe how great that looks, and you sure can't beat the price! Would you mind if I included one of your photos with a link back to this post in an article about DIY backsplashes I'm writing for an RV makeover blog I'm starting?

Hmm, I see this was written quite awhile ago, hope you're still here. I loved this idea - have been wanting a tin backsplash but couldn't afford the real thing. What I'd really like is white tin that looks antique so may try just brushing some grey or brown on the white to make it look worn. Can I ask where you found the wallpaper?

Geanie...I hope you check back here to read my reply...I don't know how else to answer the question you had since you are a noreply blogger. I bought the wallpaper at Lowe's several years ago. If they don't have it in the store you can order it or I think you can get the textured paintable wallpaper on Amazon. Good luck with your project!

Hi Debby, I love the backsplash. Live others who have replied, I've been thinking about a tin backsplash but also have considered the paintable wallpaper. How has it stood the test of time. I noticed your original post was in 2013.

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I am a transplanted southern girl, raised in Ohio, now living in Central NC. I am the baby out of eight children and being a part of a large, crazy family has been the biggest blessing of my life. I have been married to Jim for 40 years and we have two adult sons, three grandsons, one grand daughter. And last but not least, we have two ornery doxies, Oscar and recently adopted Tasha. I love the Lord Jesus and do my best to live for Him, although at times, I fail miserably...His grace amazes me. I love capturing the beauty of the Creator through the lens of my camera and I pray that my humble little blog is an encouragement to all who visit!
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